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Philosophy Trick or Treat Set: Pumpkin Spice Muffin & Caramel Apple

Philosophy Trick or Treat Set: Pumpkin Spice Muffin & Caramel Apple

Happy Halloween!

Philosophy Trick or Treat Set ($20.00) contains 8 oz. Shower Gels in Pumpkin Spice Muffin and Caramel Apple. I'm not one for tricks, so for Halloween, I treated myself to this little kit. I reviewed Pumpkin Spice Muffin when it originally debuted last year--I...

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Guerlain Giny Rouge G Lipstick

Guerlain Giny Rouge G Lipstick

Guerlain's Latest Beautiful Nude

When you swatch Gillian and Giny ($46.00 for 0.12 oz.) side-by-side, they look incredibly similar, but they are quite distinct when worn (at least on my lips!). While Gillian is a soft rose-nude, Giny is a peach-nude. They both have ultra fine...

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Clarins Bronze Instant Sun Light Highlighter

Clarins Bronze Instant Sun Light Highlighter

Clarins Instant Sun Light Highlighters: Bronze

Clarins Bronze Instant Sun Light Highlighter ($32.00 for 0.28 oz.) is a creamy--almost gel-like in consistency and texture--golden bronze with soft flecks of gold shimmer that glides onto skin and gives a...

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Do you like makeup palettes?

Do you like makeup palettes?

Do you like makeup palettes? Do you prefer items sold individually? Why/why not?

I personally prefer individual items, because I find that rarely are makeup palettes that amazing.

Got a question idea? Submit yours here.

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Win Stila's Petal Longwear Lip Color!

Win Stila's Petal Longwear Lip Color!

Win Stila's Petal Longwear Lip Color!

One (1) lucky winner will receive Stila Petal Longwear Lip Color! (Retail value $22!)

Congratulations to Gina R.!

RULES: All entries must be submitted by November 4th, 2010 at 11:59 PM PST. This contest is open to all readers as pursuant to your local state/country's...

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Win Matrix Biolage Smooththerapie Collection!

Win Matrix Biolage Smooththerapie Collection!

Win Matrix Biolage Smooththerapie Collection!

One (1) lucky winner will receive Matrix Biolage's Smooththerapie Collection, which includes Deep Smoothing Shampoo, Ultra Control Deep Smoothing Masque, Deep Smoothing Conditioner, Deep Smoothing Leave-In Cream, and Deep Smoothing Serum! (Retail value $60!)

Congratulations...

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Rescue Beauty Lounge Teal Nail Lacquer

Rescue Beauty Lounge Teal Nail Lacquer

Rescue Beauty Lounge Teal Nail Lacquer

Rescue Beauty Lounge Teal Nail Lacquer ($18.00 for 0.40 oz.) is a darkened blue with just the slightest touch of teal. It does not look teal to me in any light--it always reads rather blue to me. Whenever I look at it on...

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NARS Okinawa Trio Eyeshadow (Holiday 2010)

NARS Okinawa Trio Eyeshadow (Holiday 2010)

NARS Holiday 2010: Okinawa Trio Eyeshadow

NARS Okinawa Trio Eyeshadow ($45.00 for 0.17 oz.) contains three shades: (as described by NARS) silver, deep cobalt blue, and black onyx. According to Sephora's description of this trio, the eyeshadows can be used wet to double...

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Nubar Holiday Jewel Basket

Nubar Holiday Jewel Basket

Nubar Holiday Jewel Basket ($49.95)

Give the gift of beautiful nails! nubar's Holiday Jewel Basket is filled with nine nubar classics for a perfect holiday manicure. With a range from glitters to classic red crème, the Holiday Jewel Basket has something for every woman.

Always free of formaldehyde,...

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